SawdustDave
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SawdustDave got a reaction from Piet in USS Constitution by SawdustDave - FINISHED - 1:60th Scale
TYING UP A COUPLE OF LOOSE ENDS THIS MORNING.....
So after taking a couple of "victory laps", I began studying the model for any tweeks needed to make it better.
First thing I discovered was the absence of the ships bell.
Here's the big brass wood screw I used to create the bell.
OK, so I wasn't able to etch the lettering seen here in this photo of the real bell.
Mounted on the fore side of the main mast.
Now, I can begin creating a few dozen rope coils to hang on all those belaying pins
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SawdustDave got a reaction from Piet in USS Constitution by SawdustDave - FINISHED - 1:60th Scale
Three of my models are in glass cases Vic. Then I have four major models that are not encased. I’ve found, because my wife keeps such a dust free house, there is not much need in the cases.
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SawdustDave got a reaction from Piet in USS Constitution by SawdustDave - FINISHED - 1:60th Scale
Thanks all. I always enjoy hearing from fellow MSW artists.... many, I consider old friends.
Tom.... the display in my shop is temporary, until I figure out a location inside the house.
Negotiations with the Admiral currently not going too well.
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SawdustDave got a reaction from Captain Poison in USS Constitution by SawdustDave - FINISHED - 1:60th Scale
USS CONSTITUTION FINISHED.
She is so large I have a problem finding a place to display her in my home.
For now, this table in my shop will have to do.
Actually, I kinda like the oil painting on the wall as her background.
What the heck am I going to do with my mornings now?
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SawdustDave got a reaction from Cuda1949 in USS Constitution by SawdustDave - FINISHED - 1:60th Scale
Rigging Update......
Finally completed most of the rigging of the yards for all three masts.
The Spanker Boom and Gaff have been built for months, just waiting to be put into service.
I can see the light at the end of the tunnel!
Once all rigging is complete, I will wrap her up with her flags (not yet created).
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SawdustDave got a reaction from Captain Poison in USS Constitution by SawdustDave - FINISHED - 1:60th Scale
Took a few days off from rigging to build a new cargo container for the back of my truck.
Since I've began attending a number of modeler shows and competition events around the region, I really needed to have a solid container to protect my ships from weather and 70 MPH wind.
Just mounted this yesterday morning.....
Back to rigging..... (getting very close)
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SawdustDave got a reaction from popeye the sailor in USS Constitution by SawdustDave - FINISHED - 1:60th Scale
Ladder installed to Mizzen.........
Thanks to Ken's suggestion, I took a day to play around with creating my first mast cap ladder.
This little jig worked fine. The rung spacing pattern is a simple Autocad creation.
The key to this jig is the space between the graphics and the ropes on each side.... needed to allow CA tacking of each rung without cementing the ropes to the pattern. Also necessary when lashing the ends of each rung to the ropes with sewing thread.
Also, note that each rung is notched with a flat surface on each end..... helps with tacking the round pieces to the ropes before lashing them down with sewing thread.
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SawdustDave got a reaction from CaptainSteve in USS Constitution by SawdustDave - FINISHED - 1:60th Scale
Ken.... As usual, your exquisite work simply blows me away sir. I do thank you for sharing those ladders with me.
And I really do love the "no clove hitch" alternative design.
Thanks Mate
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SawdustDave got a reaction from CaptainSteve in USS Constitution by SawdustDave - FINISHED - 1:60th Scale
Measuring tip to tip of the studding booms, the main yard measures just over 23"..... remember, I have re-scaled everything to 1/60th.
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SawdustDave got a reaction from Piet in USS Constitution by SawdustDave - FINISHED - 1:60th Scale
USS CONSTITUTION FINISHED.
She is so large I have a problem finding a place to display her in my home.
For now, this table in my shop will have to do.
Actually, I kinda like the oil painting on the wall as her background.
What the heck am I going to do with my mornings now?
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SawdustDave got a reaction from yvesvidal in USS Constitution by SawdustDave - FINISHED - 1:60th Scale
TYING UP A COUPLE OF LOOSE ENDS THIS MORNING.....
So after taking a couple of "victory laps", I began studying the model for any tweeks needed to make it better.
First thing I discovered was the absence of the ships bell.
Here's the big brass wood screw I used to create the bell.
OK, so I wasn't able to etch the lettering seen here in this photo of the real bell.
Mounted on the fore side of the main mast.
Now, I can begin creating a few dozen rope coils to hang on all those belaying pins
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SawdustDave got a reaction from popeye the sailor in USS Constitution by SawdustDave - FINISHED - 1:60th Scale
USS CONSTITUTION FINISHED.
She is so large I have a problem finding a place to display her in my home.
For now, this table in my shop will have to do.
Actually, I kinda like the oil painting on the wall as her background.
What the heck am I going to do with my mornings now?
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SawdustDave reacted to Geoff Matson in USS Constitution by SawdustDave - FINISHED - 1:60th Scale
Great job and congratulations on a great model. I look forward to your next project.
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SawdustDave got a reaction from Omega1234 in USS Constitution by SawdustDave - FINISHED - 1:60th Scale
USS CONSTITUTION FINISHED.
She is so large I have a problem finding a place to display her in my home.
For now, this table in my shop will have to do.
Actually, I kinda like the oil painting on the wall as her background.
What the heck am I going to do with my mornings now?
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SawdustDave got a reaction from mtaylor in USS Constitution by SawdustDave - FINISHED - 1:60th Scale
USS CONSTITUTION FINISHED.
She is so large I have a problem finding a place to display her in my home.
For now, this table in my shop will have to do.
Actually, I kinda like the oil painting on the wall as her background.
What the heck am I going to do with my mornings now?
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SawdustDave got a reaction from Captain Poison in USS Constitution by SawdustDave - FINISHED - 1:60th Scale
Rigging Update......
Finally completed most of the rigging of the yards for all three masts.
The Spanker Boom and Gaff have been built for months, just waiting to be put into service.
I can see the light at the end of the tunnel!
Once all rigging is complete, I will wrap her up with her flags (not yet created).
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SawdustDave got a reaction from CaptainSteve in USS Constitution by SawdustDave - FINISHED - 1:60th Scale
USS CONSTITUTION FINISHED.
She is so large I have a problem finding a place to display her in my home.
For now, this table in my shop will have to do.
Actually, I kinda like the oil painting on the wall as her background.
What the heck am I going to do with my mornings now?
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SawdustDave reacted to yancovitch in USS Constitution by SawdustDave - FINISHED - 1:60th Scale
gosh ...lucky you.....we use a wood stove and a pellet stove, not to mention that i do my building in the house...haha...actually, for small stuff, in the living room so no case is no option😀......she's just soooo tolerant .....cheers.....vc
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SawdustDave reacted to yancovitch in USS Constitution by SawdustDave - FINISHED - 1:60th Scale
yes yes super dave.....but you gotta have a case.....i made one where the end acrylic slides up for easy access....works great....you could use glass if weight is not a problem
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SawdustDave reacted to GrandpaPhil in USS Constitution by SawdustDave - FINISHED - 1:60th Scale
Excellent work!
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SawdustDave reacted to usedtosail in USS Constitution by SawdustDave - FINISHED - 1:60th Scale
She is beautiful Dave. Try to keep the dust off her though.
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SawdustDave reacted to ccoyle in USS Constitution by SawdustDave - FINISHED - 1:60th Scale
Shouldn't the answer be self-evident? Start the next model! 😉
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SawdustDave reacted to JSGerson in USS Constitution by SawdustDave - FINISHED - 1:60th Scale
Job well done!!!
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SawdustDave reacted to marktiedens in USS Constitution by SawdustDave - FINISHED - 1:60th Scale
Marvelous job!!!
Mark
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SawdustDave reacted to Piet in USS Constitution by SawdustDave - FINISHED - 1:60th Scale
Nicely done Dave! Looks real in your first shot.
Cheers,
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